“For years, I have spoken out about the importance of truth, accountability and protecting children, even when it meant going against my own family,” she said. “Family ties should never equal automatic trust or access, especially when it comes to the safety of children.”
Jill Duggar Dillard’s statement expressed love for Joseph Duggar’s wife and children, compassion for the alleged victim, and a desire for justice.
“We strongly condemn abuse. We support the rule of law and hope that justice will be achieved,” said the statement. “Our hearts go out to the innocent juvenile victim of this unspeakable crime and her family. We pray God gives her strength, comfort and hope, and that she is able to get all the help and support she needs and deserves in the days ahead.”
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“We love our sister-in-law, Kendra, and our four nieces and nephews and pray that they feel loved and supported during this time as we cannot imagine the indescribable pain they feel as they process and grieve everything,” the statement said. It closed quoting Isaiah 1:17 and Psalm 34:18.
